Cosa vedere a Uppsala

The Uppsala Cathedral ("Domkyrkan" in Swedish), in the Gothic style, is one of the focal points of Uppsala and it dominates the city skyline. It is simultaneously the largest church in Scandinavia, the burial site of many a Swedish royal, and the seat of the Church of Sweden. It shouldn't be missed, but given its towering size, how could you? Free English language guided tours are available.…

The main University museum. Main points of interest are the old anatomical theater from the 17th century and the Augsberg Art Cabinet. There is also a collection of Egyptian sarcophages and artifacts as well as a collection of historical scientific artifacts belonging to the university.

Uppsala's other huge landmark is stocked with large halls and paintings, as well as older remnants of the 16th century castle built by the Vasa dynasty. Some of the space is also being filled by [http://www.uppsalakonstmuseum.se/english Uppsala Konstmuseet], a local art museum.

The Uppsala University library and an enormous one at that, with over 5 million volumes. The museum department has an exhibition of prized examples, including the famed Silver Bible, written in the 6th century in the extinct Gothic language.

home of several pre-Viking, pre-historic burial mounds and an associated museum. There is also an old church and the [http://www.upplandsmuseet.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=456 open-air museum Disagården] with old Swedish houses.

The bigger garden at the university. It consists of the Baroque garden itself, the Orangery and the Tropical Greenhouse.

Was established in 1477, making it the oldest university in the Nordic countries.

Museum is in Linnaeus' former home and describes his work and domestic life.

Especially interesting for those who like naivist paintings.

A museum for public utilities: water, sewage and power.

Located in a former water mill building.

A coinage exhibition.